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BV08 SWJ

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,786 mi
Last recorded159,786 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 SWJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 159,786 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet safety catch deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2018 151,702 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside rear sill/wheel arch damadged

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 9 Nov 2018 151,702 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside rear sill/wheel arch damadged

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 15 May 2017 126,577 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 May 2017 126,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 109,029 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 109,028 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,032 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 97,032 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,801 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 85,801 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 69,698 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,781 miles

smoke test to clean to read

Fail 21 Feb 2013 68,781 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

smoke test to clean to read

Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,839 miles

n/s inner track rod end ball joint slight play

not enough smoke to be metered

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,782 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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BV08 SWJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 108,602 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 SWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BV08 SWJ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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